Aukus ‘surrender’ | Australia faces a “colossal surrender of sovereignty” if promised US nuclear-powered submarines do not arrive under Australian control, former foreign affairs minister Bob Carr has said, arguing the US is “utterly not a reliable ally” to Australia.

Medicinal benefit | A re-elected Labor government would reduce the price of PBS-listed medicines to no more than $25 a script in a major election pledge coming in next week’s budget. It comes as Peter Dutton faces internal pressure to match Labor’s budget giveaways as Coalition MPs hope to neutralise a potentially potent Labor attack during the campaign.

Tasmania | Anthony Albanese plans to rush through contentious legislation next week to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from a legal challenge over the industry’s impact on an endangered fish species.

Exclusive | Victoria only awarded one new crime prevention grant in the past financial year and several programs supporting young people at risk of reoffending will be cut unless the government increases funding.

Energy | High gas prices and a shift towards running homes and businesses on electricity has put off a forecast gas shortage in Australia’s southern states until 2028, a government agency says.

‘War on the rule of law’ | Donald Trump has “declared war on the rule of law in America” and is pitching the country into a constitutional crisis, a prominent former conservative federal judge has said. The comments come as Trump’s press secretary called a federal judge who has blocked the deportation of immigrants a “Democrat activist”. Follow developments live. Elon Musk is claiming, without evidence, that Democrats have been using welfare fraud to attract immigrants and win more votes.

Zelenskyy hope | Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to implement a limited ceasefire on attacks on energy infrastructure after a “frank” telephone call with Donald Trump. Israel has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes in Gaza on the second day of its resumed offensive in the Palestinian territory.

Expelliarmus | Harry Potter author JK Rowling appears to have criticised the three leading actors of the eight-film franchise in a post on social media after falling out with them over trans rights.

Migrants missing | Six people have died and 40 are missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa on Tuesday.

Gaza war | Israeli forces have launched a “limited ground operation” to retake the Netzarim corridor in a new escalation of its new offensive in Gaza. The UN called for an investigation after a staff member was among 20 people reportedly killed in renewed airstrikes.

Football | As the Socceroos begin a crucial series of World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia in Sydney tonight, we look at how the race to the USA is panning out across the world.

Rugby union | Faster games, tighter margins and law changes in Super Rugby Pacific are boosting crowd attendances, TV ratings and greater success for Australian sides – and could help the Wallabies beat the Lions.

Tennis | The legal battle threatening to engulf tennis comes after years of increasing tensions between the players and the governing bodies.

Sydney | Peter Dutton speaks at the Lowy Institute at 10.45am.

Economy | Unemployment figures released at 11.30am.

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